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AUSA 2014: Seen and Heard on Day Three

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Kopin introduced the Precision Acquisition and Targeting System (PATS) fully integrated fire control system on booth #1968, which converts most fielded optical sights into smart and lethal targeting systems. The unit simply clips on the front of existing weapon sights and provides a precision ballistic solution, which is day/night readable. Kopin's patented Augmented Reality Weapon Sight Technology provides ultra-high brightness levels and greatly improves the performance of the existing inventory of fielded weapon sights by reducing engagement times and improving the probability of hits at ranges out to 600 metres. Key to the PATS solution is the application of Kopin's Augmented Reality (AR) Weapon Sight Technology. This patented technology provides ultra-high brightness levels typical of larger systems seen in aviation-based Helmet Mounted Displays (HMDs) while being powered by a single CR-123 battery. The AR Weapon Sight technology allows the user to target through the sight while viewing overlaid symbology even in the brightest daylight conditions. The PATS unit has the potential to convert every green recruit into a precision shooter, increasing lethality while significantly reducing training and ammunition costs.

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Donaldson (#8029), a leading producer of filtration systems and components for military, aerospace, and heavy industry applications, has been selected by Nimda to provide advanced engine air filtration for the Achzarit Heavy Armored Personnel Carrier (HAPC), used by the Israeli Defense Forces. Under the terms of the development contract, Donaldson has started to deliver Air Cleaner Assemblies to Nimda for use on the Achzarit HAPC. Each assembly will include a Strata Panel Pre-Cleaner, Ultra-Web Vee-Pac Filter Elements, and Filter Element Retention Mechanisms. Production of vehicles began in 2014.

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Lockheed Martin received a $90.6 million foreign military sale contract from the US Army to provide Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) systems to the Qatar Emiri Air Force. Qatar marks the 14th international customer for the M-TADS/PNVS system.

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W. L. Gore & Associates is featuring its expanded line of flame-retardant (FR) military apparel in booth 2719.  The portfolio includes: Gore’s FR Lightweight Loft (LWL) Jacket; GORE PYRAD Hardshell Jacket; EWOL (Extreme Weather Outer Layer) Jacket; and an IWOL (Intermediate Weather Outer Layer) Jacket.

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Saab is presenting the newly-developed next generation CARL-GUSTAF M4 at AUSA. The M4, known in the US as M3A1 MAAWS, is the latest man-portable shoulder-launched multi-role weapon system from Saab designed to provide users with flexible capability and help troops to remain agile in any scenario. The new light-weight CARL-GUSTAF M4, weighing approximately 15 pounds, offers significant weight savings to the soldier. Story here.

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